Experience elevated coastal living in this exceptional, 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,269 sqft home located in the highly coveted Loma Portal neighborhood of Point Loma. Unlock additional income potential with the first-floor ensuite conversion into a separate ADU or in-law suite. Currently operating as a top-performing short-term rental generating $270K+ annually, this property has projected upside exceeding $300K+ through strategic amenity enhancements. Designed for luxury living through high-performance rental income, the home features an open-concept layout anchored by a grand staircase, a chef’s kitchen with premium stainless steel appliances and a built-in Thermador espresso system, and fully integrated motorized blinds. Fleetwood floor-to-ceiling glass systems define the home, featuring a dramatic oversized pivot front entry and dual rear pocketing glass walls that fully retract to create seamless indoor-outdoor living. The private outdoor retreat includes a heated saltwater pool, recessed ceiling-mounted patio heaters, and multiple lounge and dining areas. Convert the expansive lower yard space for a mini pickleball court, further enhancing guest appeal and revenue potential. Energy-efficient features include solar panels integrated with a TPO roofing system and a 220V EV charging outlet in the attached two-car garage. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with views of SeaWorld fireworks, this home is just minutes from Liberty Station, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego’s iconic beaches, waterfront dining, and downtown.
Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.
To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.
An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.
When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.
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Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.
When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.
Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.
Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.
Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.